Renting & Real Estate - November 2006

What would you do? I don't live in that city.

2006-11-09 02:51:13 · 9 answers · asked by ireallycantbelievethat 2

BoE has increased rates to 5% to slow down inflation? Government Inflation rate stated @ 2.4% but to most, this is too low given Elec/Gas hikes and cost of petrol/Council Tax.
Guess what? I want a big increase in wages to cover mortgage payment increases etc. This will increase inflation rate, I know, but what alternative do I and everyone else have?
My pay increases have been negligible over last few years but bills have all increased. House prices are going up but I CAN'T SPEND BRICKS.
Has anyone any comments on this?

2006-11-09 02:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since my husband and I moved in this apartment things weren't going smoothily. This person responsible for our account was always screwing up. They requsted an allotment since my husband is in the military. The account number they gave us was incorrect every month. this has made us broke becuase we're always overdrawn bwcuase of their mistake. Since, the last month we have paid with another form. Now these last two months our plumbing is acting weird, and it took them 3 days to replace a heater. reminds you we live in VA and it gets cold at nite.On top of that we have neighbors above us that are consatantly running and yelling their floor is our ceiling , it makes it hard to sleep. We were wondering if these terms would be considered to break our lease? We are going to their office today and letting them know these issues.
Thanks,Natty

2006-11-09 02:18:59 · 4 answers · asked by Tash 1

We moved into our apartment on January 12th of this year. A couple of months later the management company was bought out by a new company. Yesterday I came home to a letter stating that they were not renewing our lease. When I tried to call and find out why, they said they don't have to tell us why. I don't understand how they can just put people out like that for no reason. We cause no problems, pay our rent every month (it's been late once or twice, but they still got it). I asked them if they would place us in another one of their complexes and they said no. So, they obviously aren't asking us to leave because of renovations or anything cause why wouldn't they just tell us that? I am so upset. I don't want to move my son again. Is there anyone I can talk to legal wise about this??

2006-11-09 02:17:38 · 5 answers · asked by Momin2005 1

I am considering selling my house, should i do it now or should i wait untill after xmas??

2006-11-09 01:43:14 · 16 answers · asked by GREG J 1

Properties that can be bought by paying the taxes, or by being auctioned.

2006-11-09 01:05:50 · 1 answers · asked by cajliving1995 1

i just found out about this saying, can i get some clarification please?

2006-11-09 01:00:58 · 6 answers · asked by one 1

I am pre-approved for a 100% financing or 5% down. I have the 5% down payment already saved and I'm wondering what makes more sense.

A) Taking a 100% financing mortgage (80/20 mortgage structure) and use the 5% I had saved to pay off our car loans (total of $420/month, both still have 2 1/2 years worth of payments on them) I would still have roughly 2% of my down payment in cash left after paying off the cars.

B) Put a down payment of 5% on our mortgage (with an 80/15/5 strutcture)

The monthly difference in our mortgage payment between the 100% scenario and the 5% down scenario would be $200. I would have an extra $420/month if my cars were paid off.

What makes the most sense? Is it worth paying off non tax-deductible debt and end up with a larger mortgage payment and the bigger tax deduction that would go along with that? Does does affect my chances of refinancing sooner rather than later if interest rates went down?

2006-11-09 00:22:17 · 4 answers · asked by 55reasons 4

It will be 3 weeks next monday since we accepted an offer on our house. The couple who are buying it have yet to get a valuation report done let alone a survey organised. I rang up the estate agent who told me the couple have not received a draft contract from my solicitor yet. Surely the valuation and survey need to be done before we can start putting a contract together? What is a draft contract and am I being fobbed off by the estate agent and/or buyers?

2006-11-08 20:57:58 · 12 answers · asked by Munchkin 3

.....and my former flatmate owes me £100 which he refuses to pay. What are my options, legal and .....erm....otherwise, to get my money?

2006-11-08 20:46:38 · 13 answers · asked by S1ickb1g 2

2006-11-08 20:37:54 · 19 answers · asked by steven_huckle 1

...that the second floors of several of the historic houses/buildings there on the RittenhouseTown property are converted apartments rented out to the public. She wasn't sure who I should call regarding renting one of these house apartments.

1. Does anyone know if what this woman told me is correct?
2. Where are the For Rent ads published for these properties, Fairmount Park Commission? City of Philadelphia? Friends of the Wissahickon?

2006-11-08 19:36:29 · 1 answers · asked by Roan22 2

If only leutenent Columbo was an estate agent

2006-11-08 19:09:03 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the process of buying a house.What do you think is the best deal kind of a loan or mortgage.

2006-11-08 17:41:39 · 8 answers · asked by Emmanuel B 2

2006-11-08 17:13:15 · 5 answers · asked by Devin H 1

My fiance and I are seriously considering moving to Toronto (in Canada, no Ohio), though we're not sure if it will be sooner or later. Either way, we could use some advice. What is the job market like in Toronto? What is the cost of living? How long must one live there to receive the benefits of being Canadian (ie, healthcare)? What is the art scene like?
Most importantly, how much does such a move cost? We live in Michigan, by the way. Preemptive thanks for the assistance.

2006-11-08 17:12:03 · 3 answers · asked by BrightEyedBlasphemer 3

I'm looking to rent my first apt , the only problem is that i dont have any credit. what can i do? will i be able to get rent?

2006-11-08 16:46:49 · 4 answers · asked by jemx1981 1

my check is in my mothers name i want to get my own check in my name she has been reciving my check after i turned 18 she didnot let me put in my name i want to know how to do that by put it in my name and i do not even live with her anymore it been 4 mos

2006-11-08 16:25:15 · 7 answers · asked by bethany m 1

i am out of my apartment without any of my belongings. i was never on any legal contract or lease. will i be ordered to pay anything for rent or electric to her if i have voluntarily moved out?

2006-11-08 16:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by jacklynn g 1

The selling agent told me that I can put a washer/dryer in my condo. After buying the condo, I talked with the Architectural committee (basically the Board) about putting a W/D and they rejected my proposal because the ammended CC&R has a provision that prohibits changes inside the unit that will affect the liability of the HOA. During escrow, I received the outdated version of the CC&R which did not have this new provision. I was unaware of the ammended CC&R until today.

What's my recourse? All I have is word from the selling agent that I can install a W/D.

2006-11-08 15:51:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In Boise Idaho

2006-11-08 15:45:31 · 4 answers · asked by Jami h 1

I am 20 with a new credit score. I would like to renovate my house, but I am not on the mortgage, because I choose not to be yet. Should I get on the mortgage deed, and then ask to refinance? I want to pay off some of my husbands bills. What should I do? I don't want to pay a hefty amount a month. Our mortgage is $95,423 left to pay and 866.43 a month. How much should I try to get to renovate and build?

2006-11-08 15:18:16 · 3 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

2006-11-08 15:10:44 · 11 answers · asked by jacklynn g 1

We were given notice on Nov 1 that the rates were going to increase for our apt. Our lease is up on Dec.8th. According to our lease we must give 60 days notice of intent to move. Our lease also states that the apt. mgmt. would give us a reminder notice of renewal no less that 5 days and not more than 3 months. We did not recieve any such notice. The complex was bought out and the new mgmt is saying that was not their responsibility to inform. We are trying to give notice because we cannot afford the new rates. They will not let us go with just a 30 day notice and are saying that we would have to pay 1100.00 for the month of december (currently 750.00). We are arguing with the new mgmt. saying that we were not informed in a timely fashion. Do we have any recourse?

2006-11-08 15:08:56 · 5 answers · asked by hank2006 1

2006-11-08 15:04:28 · 3 answers · asked by conejitos 1

we have our home up for sale and have had quiet a few lookers. we spoke with someone who is very interested in the home and wants to get the ball rolling. they asked us to $5,000 off the asking price because they said they wanted the carpet replaced. the carpet is not brand new but in good condition. we steam clean it about twice a month. none of the other lookers had any complaints about it either. were thinking that they're only saying this because its the only excuse they could come up with for financial negotiations. we want to sell the home asap but don't want to settle for anything less then the asking price. we had a realtor look at it and she said that were selling it at a fair deal. no one else has made any offers on the house and this worries us also. does anyone have any solutions to this problem? any advice is appreciated!

2006-11-08 14:50:48 · 8 answers · asked by portuguese_tease 2

I'm in rhe process of trying to buy a home i found in georgia. My boyfriends credit score is 512 but he has a higher income than me. And my median credit score is 622. I'm a waitress so alot of my income is not stated. We would like to get 100% financing or if not 95%. Does anyone know someone who could help us. The homes price is 156990.

2006-11-08 14:50:19 · 6 answers · asked by pearliesmom 2

I wonder if the bottle of wine/gift hamper sent to Real Estate agent / Strata Manager from a trader would be considered OK in Australia?

What if it is sent to the office in general?

We run a painting company and we have Agents and Managers as our ongoing clients. We thought to send them a bottle of wine this Xmas, to thanks for using our service. But I’m not sure if this will not consider being a bridge of interest.

They all are very responsible and honest people (yes, there is such thing as a honest real estate agent!). I wouldn’t wan to offend them, or lose a client

2006-11-08 14:14:28 · 4 answers · asked by Lesia 2

The Leasing contract will expeire and I no longer want to rent from them. Just let me know if it's ok. Any grammar/typo's please do let me know.---------------------------------
Notice to Vacate

Dear Ms. _____
Please take notice of our intention to vacate apartment 409 in the apartment community known as Lakeview Apartments located at 123 Main Ave. N. in the City of Portland.

We will vacate on or before December 15, 2006 as stated on the Lease Agreement. Please accept this note as our letter of notification of moving.

Please call us at our cell upon receipt of this notice so that we can schedule a mutually accessible time for you to do a walk through prior to my date of vacancy in order to clear up any issues that would preclude us from receiving our security and pet deposits.
Our time as tenants for you has been enjoyable and we have enjoyed renting from you. We would like to request a reference from you.
Thank you.

Sincerely,
tenant1 and tenant2

2006-11-08 13:18:41 · 6 answers · asked by .: V :. 3

2006-11-08 12:57:04 · 2 answers · asked by charles b 1